Robert Lee Getchell

Derby - Robert (Bob) L. Getchell was born in Pueblo, CO on April 7, 1938 to Ed and Laura Getchell. He died peacefully on December 3, 2021.

He graduated from Centennial High School in Pueblo, CO in 1955 and immediately joined the United States Marine Corps to serve his country.

Bob married the love of his life, Judy Kay Savage, on November 25, 1964. In 1968 they started their family while living in Denver, Colorado. In 1978, work brought Bob and his family to Derby, Kansas where he and Judy raised their family and lived out the remainder of their years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy; parents, Ed and Laura Getchell; brothers, John Getchell and Jim Getchell and sister, Audrey Gray.

Survivors include his daughter, Shawna Richards (Stacey); Son, Scott Getchell (Rachel); brother, Tom (Dea); sister, Kay Wilson (Gene); grandchildren, Shane and Scotty Richards, Sydnee Johnston-Getchell, Shelby and Sunnie Getchell.

Visitation with the Getchell Family will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. December 9th at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Memorial service 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 10th, Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn Blvd, Derby.

A memorial has been established with The Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.

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